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The great decoupling of energy stocks from oil creates carnage

Bloomberg This year has been one of moderate gains for the price of oil, but it has been bleak for producers. West Texas Intermediate crude is heading for an annual increase of more than 30%, but the best performance among the global oil majors has been Chevron Corp, which has posted a gain of just 10%. The S&P 500 Energy ...

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Mexican stocks to lag Latam peers next year amid sluggish growth

Bloomberg Mexican stocks are set to underperform emerging market stars next year amid worries about domestic economic policy, sluggish growth and U.S. trade ties. Mexico’s benchmark IPC index is projected to rise 7% next year to 47,800, according to the median of seven analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. That growth would be in line with the gauge’s performance so far in ...

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Dubai tops list of tourism destinations during Christmas, New Year

ABU DHABI / WAM The world’s attention will be focused on Dubai during the Christmas and New Year holidays, as it tops the list of global tourism destinations, due to its rich tourism and entertainment options. Local tourism authorities and travel companies point out that Dubai will host some five million tourists during the peak period of Christmas and New ...

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